Sunday, October 24, 2010

Grubb & Ellis Recruits Investment Sales Team from Sperry Van Ness


ATLANTA, GA– Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm,  announced that commercial real estate veterans Paul Johnson and Bob Johnson, along with their team of five brokerage professionals, have joined the company’s Atlanta office, effective immediately. 

The team, which joins from Sperry Van Ness|AREP bolsters Grubb & Ellis’ capabilities for private investors.

Paul Johnson and Bob Johnson join Grubb & Ellis as senior vice presidents, Private Capital Markets.  Also joining the company are Korey Prefontaine, associate vice president, Chris Dundon, senior associate, Steven Bush, senior associate, Ryan Williams, senior associate and Daniel Yi, associate.

“I’m excited that Paul, Bob and their team have decided to be part of our efforts to increase our investment sales capabilities,” said Brett Hunsaker, (top right photo) executive vice president and managing director of Grubb & Ellis’ Atlanta office. 

 “Their experience and local market relationships give us an instant advantage in meeting the needs of clients and prospects as the investment market re-emerges.”

Sperry Van Ness|AREP was founded by Bob Johnson and Paul Johnson in 2005 when their firm Atlanta Real Estate Partners became affiliated with Sperry Van Ness.

  Since the firm opened its doors in 1996, it has grown into one of the top boutique commercial brokerage firms in Atlanta and has been recognized by CoStar as one of the Top 20 Power Brokers for production in the metro Atlanta marketplace.

Contact:         Erin Mays                                            
Phone:            312.698.6735                                     
Email:             erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com


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